Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle Sequel in the Works

The core ensemble cast is expected to return.

ByAlex GilyadovFeb. 7, 2018, 12:59 a.m.

IGN can confirm a Jumanji sequel is in the works at Sony Pictures.

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle writers Scott Rosenberg and Jeff Pinkner are currently in negotiations to pen the script for the sequel. Director Jake Kasdan is also expected to return as he works with Pinker and Rosenberg on the sequel. The film doesn't have a title, a start date for production, nor a release date yet.

As earlier reports suggested, the sequel is also expected bring back the core ensemble cast of Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, and Karen Gillan. Matt Tolmach will produce once again along with Seven Bucks Production's Dany Garcia, Hiram Garcia, and Johnson.